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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3173609

GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PRESCOTT, AZ 86303

Financials

$241K$45K2023$41K$24K2024$30K$14K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$29,880$14,069$15,811$335,855$633$335,222
December 31, 2024990-EZ$40,612$23,511$17,101$297,505$96$297,409
December 31, 2023990$240,557$45,021$195,536$277,907$150$277,757
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,387
Investment income
$7,278
Net gain from sales of assets
$210
Other revenue
$5

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$5,735
Other expenses
$8,334
Program services (functional)
$3,516

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$297,505
Total assets, end of year
$335,855
Total liabilities, end of year
$633
Net assets, end of year
$335,222
Cash, savings and investments
$322,631
Gross receipts
$29,880

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeff MeyerBoard Member6$0
Peter ShermanBoard Member6$0
Ruth Anne NorrisBoard Member6$0
Valarie IsleySecretary6$0
Brenda SmithBoard Member6$0
Dave IrvineBoard Member6$0
Dottie MorrisPresident6$0
Juana McDonaldTreasurer6$0
Steve MunsellVice President6$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Walt AndersonBoard Member6$0
Peter ShermanBoard Member6$0
Ruth Anne NorrisBoard Member6$0
Valarie IsleySecretary6$0
Brenda SmithTreasurer6$0
Renee GirardVice President6$0
Dottie MorrisVice President6$0
Juana McDonaldVice President6$0
Steve MunsellBoard Member6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Walt AndersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Peter ShermanBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Ruth Anne NorrisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Valarie IsleySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Brenda SmithTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Renee GirardBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Dottie MorrisVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Juana McDonaldBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Matt TurnerBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Steve MunsellBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1031 HYLAND CIR, PRESCOTT, AZ 86303-4650
In care of
% DAMON MYERS
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1031 Hyland Circle, Prescott AZ 86303
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Brenda Smith, 1031 Hyland Circle, Prescott AZ 86303
Signed the 990-EZ
Dorothy Morris, President
Phone
(928) 443-0321
Return prepared by
SLATER & RUTHERFORD PLLC

Mission

The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation is a charitable nonprofit dedicated to the protection and interpretation of the ecosystems and iconic landscapes of the Granite Dells of Yavapai County, Arizona.The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the Granite Dells of Yavapai County, Arizona. The Foundation may undertake such activities as fund-raising, community education, enhancing the visitor experience in the Granite Dells.The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation is a non-political, non-partisan, non-profit Arizona corporation and shall refrain from actions on behalf of any political candidate or party, nor may its name be used for any partisan purpose.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 2025 Program Accomplishments:**Successfully applied to the Arizona State Board of Historical and Geographical Names to designate a previously unnamed creek Elisabeth Creek to honor Elisabeth Ruffner**Continued our work in enhancing the visitor experience in the Dells.**Held a capacity crowd community education/fundraiser event, Dinner in the Dells, at the Ramada at Watson Lake** Participated in Earth Day as part of our community education mission** Opposed the widening of Highway 89 through the Narrows to protect the Dells** Sent out our annual year-end appeal to donors for donations
    Expenses $3,516

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3173609
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$335,855
Income (IRS master file)
$29,880

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
October 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
February 10, 2014
Reinstated
Effective October 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$29,880$14,069$335,855XML
990-EZDecember 2024$40,612$23,511$297,505XML
990December 2023$240,557$45,021$277,907XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Brenda Smith
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Damon Myers
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3173609).

Questions about GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION is 27-3173609.
Is GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2013.
Are donations to GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2021 names Brenda Smith.
Who are the officers and directors of GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,880, expenses of $14,069 and total assets of $335,855 at year end.

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